Laboratory Assistant
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Direct ATS application. Include measurable achievements and core keywords from the job description.
Initial recruiter screening → Hiring Manager interview → Role-specific practical assessment.
Compensation benchmarked against current UK market rates (GBP).
UK Right-to-Work verified for direct application.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
R-147038
Who We ARE:
At Avantor (NYSE: AVTR), we set science in motion to create a better world! Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development, and production activities in the industries we serve. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries!
Job Summary
Under moderate supervision, perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses. Closely follows standard procedures in laboratory testing, evaluating various routine assay, and in performing tasks related to stability studies, sterility testing, investigating product complaints, and evaluating new and existing product. Assists in operating manufacturing equipment and systems in a lab environment along with purification product-related operations. Follow blueprints, guidelines, and/or diagrams to ensure product specifications are met. Assist in the assembly or sub-assembly of life science products and devices. Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Why Avantor?
- Direct hire, full-time work with set schedule
- Dental, Vision, and Medical with prescription insurance
- Healthcare savings, flexible spending & limited purpose flexible spending accounts
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and short and long-term disability coverage
- Paid parental leave, 401k, stock purchase options, and tuition assistance
- Health & Wellness incentives
- Supportive environment and so much more!
QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)
Must be located in Cambridge, UK area
High school diploma or GED required; associates degree or BA/BS Degree in science preferred
3 -5 years equivalent experience in a laboratory setting and understanding of laboratory equipment or college degree
Excellent knowledge of production and manufacturing environment.
Knowledgeable of biological/pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
Excellent time management, communication, and organization skills
EEO
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
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